Accelerating the Clean Transition

gener8tor operates the nation's largest network of accelerator programs investing in and supporting startups that advance American energy leadership, industrial competitiveness, and sustainable resource development.

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A Model Proven to Accelerate Your Startup

Our programs deliver comprehensive support to accelerate your success. We combine sector-specific acceleration with flexible investment options, backed by hands-on commercialization support. We work directly with founders to refine business models, identify customer opportunities, and accelerate time to market. We connect founders directly to pilot opportunities and strategic partners through our extensive network, while giving access to a national community of climate tech innovators and investors. This isn’t just an accelerator program – it’s a partnership to help build category-defining climate tech companies.

Deep Sector Expertise

Across the built environment, detoxification, energy, food & agriculture, materials, oceans & water, industry, agriculture, transportation & mobility

Strategic Programs

Aligned with regional strengths and resources

Focused Support

Combining capital, commercialization expertise, and connections

National Network

Corporate partners, technical experts, mentors and investors

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Founder Testimonials

  • “I really can’t express enough gratitude for the opportunities provided by the gener8tor program. We’re plugged into a huge support network, and have been able to really refine and modify our business model and growth plans in a way that would not have been possible if we we’re building on our own”

    Tiya Gordon & Nathan King, Co-Founders, itselectric

  • "The gener8tor sustainability accelerator provided the highest quality support to our startup at a pivotal moment. It allowed us to take a pause and reflect on our direction and future impact and then truly propelled us forward faster than ever before. We are so grateful for that experience and would recommend it to any early startup looking to make the next step."

    Claire Pluard, Co-Founder, Carbon Yield

  • "The CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor is an incredible program that has been instrumental in propelling our startup forward. The structured mentorship, comprehensive resources and introductions throughout the City have been invaluable. We highly recommend the CO.LAB sustainable Mobility Accelerator to any mobility startup aiming to make a real impact."

    Joshua Ward, Co-Founder and CEO, Terminus

  • "The CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor was instrumental in sharpening our go-to-market strategy and equipping us with essential tools and training to successfully transition from initial pilots to securing paying contracts. Donna, our trusted program director, provided invaluable guidance throughout, including expert negotiation support with VCs that unlocked additional funding post-program."

    Abhishek Sastri, Co-founder & CEO, FLUIX AI

  • "Being the first international company selected for the Cox Cleantech Accelerator was a major milestone for Uptime Analytics. The program helped us secure a pilot with a global aluminum manufacturing leader, begin market research with GaMEP to shape our U.S. expansion strategy, and connect with an outstanding network of mentors and investors. It was a key step in accelerating our entry into the U.S. industrial market. Atlanta is clearly becoming a fast-growing cleantech hub, and we’re excited to help build it"

    Oscar Hoyos, CEO, Uptime Analytics

  • "Participating in the BEAM Circular accelerator powered by gener8tor was incredibly valuable for VERDE Biomaterials. I especially appreciated the program's hands-on and personalized approach to each startup. The program director spent a significant amount of time each week working with us on anything we needed help with, which made a big difference. We also made some of the most valuable investor connections through the program and other gener8tor events."

    Danielle U. Pascoli, Ph.D., Founder and CEO,  Verde Biomaterials

  • “gener8tor gave us exactly what we needed to accelerate our growth. The personalized mentorship and strategic introductions from the team opened doors we couldn’t have accessed on our own. They helped us focus on what mattered most, and that clarity kept us moving forward throughout the program. In just a few months, we launched 2 pilot projects (including our first paying customer!), made our first full-time hire, completed our first AI training cycle, and built out our core platform. gener8tor gave us the network and momentum we needed to grow.”

    Virginia Szepietowski, Co-Founder & CEO, Nyad

Some of Our Mentors

  • Garry Cooper

    Garry Cooper

    Rheaply

  • Kim Zou

    Kim Zou

    Climate Tech VC

  • Matthew McGraw

    Anthropocene Ventures

  • Jen Singh

    Jen Singh

    The Understory

  • Matt Sacks

    Matt Sacks

    Lightbank

  • Meryl Breidbart

    Meryl Breidbart

    At One Ventures

  • Tem Tumurbat

    Nomadic Venture Partners

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The gener8tor Sustainability Team

  • Andrew Schmitz

    Managing Director, U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

  • Daisy Munoz

    Program Manager, Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator

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  • Darko Mandich

    Managing Director, BEAM Circular Accelerator

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  • Dexter Artienda

    Senior Managing Director, Sustainability

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  • Donna Ehart

    Managing Director, Electrify Nevada Accelerator, Las Vegas

    MEET WITH DONNA

  • Hannah Turner

    Program Director,
    Cox Cleantech Accelerator

    MEET WITH HANNAH
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    Marie Northington

    Director, Cox Cleantech Residency

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  • Ryan Jeffery

    Vice President, Sustainability

    Meet with Ryan
  • Samantha Schwartz

    Samantha Schwartz

    Community & Ecosystem Development Manager, Sustainability

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  • Soham Dalal

    Managing Director, Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator

    Meet with Soham
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    Tristan Pollock

    Managing Director, Electrify Nevada Accelerator, Reno

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We believe that solving one of our gravest challenges is a critical responsibility, but also an unprecedented opportunity. It will require the brightest and the boldest to come together, roll up their sleeves and do the hard things that solving the greatest problems necessitate. It will require passionate founders with grit, determination and curiosity. And most of all, it will require a belief that a better future is not only possible, but essential.

We can't wait to join this journey with you.

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